Feast Your Eyes: Zinburger

Don’t be fooled by its location. Yes, it’s technically inLenox Mall, but the menu and quality of food is far from the food court stuff. Zinburger only uses Buckhead Beef (including
American-style Kobe beef), which is delivered fresh daily and ground twice daily, so
nothing is frozen. If you’d rather avoid red meat, there’s a plenitude of protein
options (Ahi tuna, turkey, chicken, etc.).

(c) Lauren Vereen Photographics

Don’t be fooled by its lengthy wait time, either (yes, even
though it only opened on Tuesday, there’s already a wait at dinner). Just grab
a glass of wine or a cocktails at the bar and hang out – the food is worth it,
people.

(c) Lauren Vereen Photographics

Speaking of alcohol, Zinburger’s wine selection is
impressive and glasses start at just $5. The eatery also serves up some fantastic
cocktails, like the Spiced Mule or the Girl Next Door. My fave, though, is the
Kentucky Smash (bourbon, mint, bitters, lemon juice) – and I’m not even a
bourbon drinker.

(c) Lauren Vereen Photographics

Back to the food: I noshed on number of their burgers – the signature
Zinburger (with Zinfandel-braised onions), Samburger, El Diablo, Ahi sandwich,
etc. – during the restaurant’s preview days over the weekend. All burgers are
cooked to the temperature of your choice and are served on a potato bun (super
yummy, but ask for less butter if you’re counting calories).

Don't mind the slider-sized burger--it was just for the preview tasting

Sides are served a la carte, but each one serves two, so
they’re great for sharing. The double truffle fries are phenom-nom-nomenal. For
a healthier option, try a salad, like the BLT or the Napa.

Chinese chicken salad

Do save room for dessert. I’m not a big sweets person, but after
taking one sip, I may or may not be addicted to the salted caramel shake now… Which
means I can’t wait to go back!